Project Gutenberg 2011-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 166 Dillon, Guillaume Patrice Californie Produced by Harry Lamé, André Engels and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague) "Californie" by Guillaume Patrice Dillon is a firsthand account of the early Gold Rush era in California, particularly focused on San Francisco, written in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed travelogue that captures the chaotic yet vibrant atmosphere of a burgeoning city during a time of immense change and opportunity, exploring themes of aspiration, adventure, and the darker sides of ambition and lawlessness prevalent in the region. In "Californie," Dillon recounts his experiences as he arrives in San Francisco, describing the city as a bustling hub filled with fortune seekers from all walks of life. He paints a vivid picture of the diverse population, including miners, merchants, and outlaws, while highlighting the extreme contrasts between wealth and poverty, opportunity and danger. The narrative documents the lawlessness of the time, the prevalence of gambling, and the harsh living conditions faced by many, despite the promise of riches in the gold mines. Dillon's reflections on the social dynamics, interactions between various nationalities, and the unique challenges of daily life in the city provide readers with a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing both the hopeful and tumultuous spirit of early California. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl California -- Description and travel F850.5 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 83872 2025-06-15T04:55:45.803857 text/html 80593 2011-07-09T17:07:08 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 33564 2011-07-09T17:07:10 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 102643 2025-06-15T04:55:49.991846 application/epub+zip 102032 2025-06-15T04:55:47.571845 application/epub+zip 100391 2025-06-15T04:55:46.439858 application/epub+zip 194967 2025-06-15T04:55:51.785843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188042 2025-06-15T04:55:49.346827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150953 2022-09-16T16:53:29.006595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79028 2025-06-15T04:55:45.402845 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78895 2011-07-09T17:07:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 30965 2011-07-09T17:07:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17952 2025-06-15T04:55:51.933812 application/rdf+xml 12942 2025-06-15T04:55:46.990838 image/jpeg 3580 2025-06-15T04:55:46.709844 image/jpeg 101713 2025-06-15T04:55:45.817842 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog